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Software Engineering Courses

Software engineering courses can help you learn programming languages like Python and Java, software development methodologies, version control systems, and testing practices. You can build skills in code optimization, debugging, and collaborative project management. Many courses introduce tools such as Git for version control, Docker for containerization, and integrated development environments (IDEs) like Visual Studio Code, which enhance your ability to develop, test, and deploy software efficiently.


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Popular Software Engineering Courses and Certifications


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    University of Minnesota

    Evaluating User Interfaces

    Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, User Interface (UI), Usability, User Research, UI/UX Research, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Test Planning

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    工程圖學 2D CAD

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Drawings, AutoCAD, Drafting and Engineering Design, Mechanical Drawings, Computer-Aided Design, Technical Drawing, Architectural Drawing, Engineering Design Process, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Blueprint Reading, Graphical Tools

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    223 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Developing Applications with Google Cloud 日本語版

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Application Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Applications, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Development, Containerization, Cloud Services, Identity and Access Management, Virtual Machines, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud API, Generative AI Agents, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Cloud Computing, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Storage, Debugging

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Meta

    Programming Fundamentals in Swift

    Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, iOS Development, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Mobile Development, Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Environment, Computer Programming, Web Development

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University at Buffalo

    Renewable Energy: Fundamentals and Job Opportunities

    Skills you'll gain: Building Design, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Development, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Power, Sustainable Architecture, Sustainable Engineering, Workforce Planning, Gap Analysis, Climate Change Mitigation, Training Programs, Emerging Technologies, Professional Networking, Semiconductors

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    ChatGPT + Excel: Master Data, Make Decisions, Tell Stories

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Synthesis, Microsoft Excel, Infographics, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, ChatGPT, Data Integration, Data Transformation, Data Validation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, Data Quality, Generative AI

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Siemens

    Expedite – Skills for Industry: Industry Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Digital Transformation, Business Communication, Business Acumen, Customer Service, Cost Benefit Analysis, Product Management, Financial Acumen, Customer experience strategy (CX), Stakeholder Communications, New Product Development, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Communication, Business, Innovation, Strategic Decision-Making

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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI for Kids, Parents, and Teachers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Multimodal Prompts, Anthropic Claude, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Game Design, Cognitive flexibility, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Decision Making

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    106 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Apache Kafka

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Financial Risk Management with R

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Risk, Financial Market, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Financial Trading, Probability Distribution, R (Software), Financial Data, R Programming, Portfolio Management, Statistical Programming, Securities (Finance), Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Estimation, Statistical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SAS

    Data Analysis and Reporting in SAS Visual Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Trend Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, SAS (Software), Analysis, Analytics, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Business Reporting, Graphing, Statistical Programming

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Frontend for Java Full Stack Development

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, HTML and CSS, JavaScript Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, Javascript, Software Design Patterns, Web Applications, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Maintainability, Web Development, UI Components, Responsive Web Design

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular software engineering courses

  • Evaluating User Interfaces: University of Minnesota
  • 工程圖學 2D CAD: National Taiwan University
  • Developing Applications with Google Cloud 日本語版: Google Cloud
  • Programming Fundamentals in Swift: Meta
  • Renewable Energy: Fundamentals and Job Opportunities: University at Buffalo
  • ChatGPT + Excel: Master Data, Make Decisions, Tell Stories: Vanderbilt University
  • Expedite – Skills for Industry: Industry Foundations: Siemens
  • Generative AI for Kids, Parents, and Teachers: Vanderbilt University
  • Apache Kafka: LearnKartS
  • Financial Risk Management with R: Duke University

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